Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Wednesday's Words

“Tragedies involving children have a profound effect on everyone
involved. What is most tragic is that the majority of these deaths could have
been prevented,” said Lt Amy Ayers of the Kansas Highway Patrol. “A child
dies from heatstroke nearly every 10 days from being left in a hot vehicle. As
outside temperatures rise, the risks of children dying from being left alone
inside a hot vehicle also rises. We remind parents and caregivers to Look
Before You Lock.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from
1998-2013 606 children died due to heatstroke, representing 61 percent of total
non-crash fatalities in this age group.

Of the 606 deaths:

52% were
forgotten in the vehicle.

29% gained
access by themselves and became trapped

18% were
left intentionally

1%
were unknown cases

For tips about how to keep your child safe in the summer heat, click here.